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Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "New member – third build – still a novice" – 4 months, 2 weeks ago
@nsj
Spring claw is chrome which is hard to solder. Probably need to file away a small part to solder onto. If you get to the copper layer that should be enough as it solders well. -
Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "New member – third build – still a novice" – 4 months, 2 weeks ago
@nsj
No, metal forms an oxide which prevents a good solder joint. Aluminium and its alloys is one of the worst and very difficult to solder or weld. Most pots are an aluminium alloy. -
Rocknroller912 liked forum post "New member – third build – still a novice" – 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "New member – third build – still a novice" – 4 months, 2 weeks ago
@cafebrouge Solder flows towards hot surfaces and you need to sand any pots to take off metal oxide just before you solder. Same with wires, take off the insulation just before and don’t put any hand grease on the bare… Read more»
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Rocknroller912 liked forum post "New member – third build – still a novice" – 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Bench build" – 4 months, 3 weeks ago
@boo
Looks very good. You are so lucky to have the space. -
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Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Shielding Paint" – 4 months, 3 weeks ago
@brie
Ive found it cleans easily with thinners but if the wood is not sealed it will get into the grain -
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Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Shielding Paint" – 4 months, 3 weeks ago
@rathius
Hope you can read this, it’s hard to capture a round tin -
Rocknroller912 liked forum post "Robin's build #004" – 4 months, 3 weeks ago
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Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Shielding Paint" – 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Meant to post this a while ago and forgot. Readily available in the U.K. cost £21 for 500ml and works well. I tried it on a recent Telecaster style build lining all the control and pick up cavities including… Read more»
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Rocknroller912 liked forum post "Router suggestions" – 4 months, 4 weeks ago
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Rocknroller912 liked forum post "Router suggestions" – 4 months, 4 weeks ago
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Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Robin's build #004" – 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Glad to see you are doing an acoustic Robin, it’s looking good so far.
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Rocknroller912 liked forum post "Robin's build #004" – 4 months, 4 weeks ago
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Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Headstock angle jig" – 11 months ago
@kalimar
From memory it think it was more about the headstock angle. Think it was 11 deg -
Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Bending a top / back" – 11 months, 2 weeks ago
@tv101
Will you use your cnc to make the frame. Flat sawn wood will take a curve more that quarter sawn i think as it warps naturally to a curve over time so you will just be accelerating the process. -
Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Bending a top / back" – 11 months, 2 weeks ago
@tv101 Steam box would be the best way to soften wood to make a difficult shape but I think 3 mm will be a bit thick. Some makers only use a steam box to shape the ribs, them clamp to… Read more»
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Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "My first laminated semi-hollowbody" – 11 months, 3 weeks ago
@jamesbisset
I always thought you had the hump about something just couldn’t work it out, so I’m clear on what it is now thanks - Load More